Campaign Launches to Save The South End
The southern portion of Topsail Beach, affectionately known as "The South End” or “The Point," stands as a testament to the beauty of North Carolina's coastline. This pristine 149+ [...]
New Director of Land Protection Announced!
We're excited to announce that Kenneth Lingerfelt, the Coastal Land Trust’s GIS Specialist and Land Stewardship Associate, has been selected as the new Director of Land Protection. Kenneth’s knowledge [...]
Protecting Our Ecosystems: National Invasive Species Week
Welcome to National Invasive Species Week! This week serves as a reminder of the critical importance of protecting our ecosystems from the threats posed by invasive species. Invasive species, [...]
Two Grants for Environmental Education
We are excited to announce that the Coastal Land Trust recently received grants from two prominent community groups – Cape Fear Garden Club and Landfall Foundation – both in [...]
Brice’s Creek Preserve to Become New Nature Park!
This December, the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust transferred its 172-acre Brice’s Creek Nature Preserve in New Bern to Craven County. This beautiful, forested property along Brice’s Creek, located [...]
Saying Farewell to an Irreplaceable Teammate
Janice Allen, our incomparable Director of Land Protection, has announced her plans for retirement in 2024. For the past 26 years, Janice has led the Coastal Land Trust’s efforts [...]
Stewards of the Land: Wisteria at Island Creek
“What happens after a piece of land is protected?” is one of the most common questions we get. Over the next few editions of the Coastlines newsletter, we will [...]
Partnership adds more than 400 acres to public game lands
The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust recently purchased a spectacular 400+-acre waterfront property in Pamlico County through a partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation, North Carolina Wildlife Resources [...]
Estuaries – Important for Conservation
In celebration of the annual National Estuaries Week (3rd week of September), we are sharing why estuaries are such an important part of our work here at the Coastal [...]
Kids Benefit from Conservation Partnership
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and Camp Albemarle signed an agreement in August 2023 that will expand children’s access to nature on property owned by the Coastal Land Trust [...]